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Photos: UFC on ESPN 5 official weigh-ins, faceoffs

NEWARK, N.J. – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s early and official UFC on ESPN 5 fighter weigh-ins, where two fighters failed to make weight.

The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Newark, N.J. Unlike most UFC events, there are no ceremonial weigh-ins today for the fans ahead of Saturday’s card, which takes place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The card airs on ESPN.

Among those weighing in were former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (14-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and ex-welterweight champ Robbie Lawler (28-13 MMA, 13-7 UFC), who meet in the main event. Each made weight without issue, with Covington in first at 171 pounds and Lawler in later at 170.

Meanwhile, newcomer Cole Williams (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) was 176 pounds for his welterweight clash with Claudio Silva (13-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC). Williams was fined 30 percent of his purse, which is awarded to Silva, but the bout will go on as scheduled.